Nov 1, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Donna Shank, a member of the Kansas Board of Regents from 2002-2010, will be featured in the alumni association breakfast series at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in the Marcus Welcome Center. For more information and to register, go to http://www.wichita.edu/alumnibreakfastseries.

Oct 29, 2010 — By WSU News Services — It is important to recognize the signs and symptoms of various mental health issues in our friends and loved ones. "How to Help a Friend," from noon-12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, in 007 RSC, will provide some of the warning signs of common problems such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse and others. It will also include resources, referrals and other ways to offer help to those struggling with a

Nov 1, 2010 — By WSU News Services — In Academe news, Jeremy Hill, Vis Madhavan, Ala Hijazi, Francis D'Souza and Susan Parsons are featured, and the recent deaths of Raymond Fox, Diane E. Huntley, Craig Miner, Janice Marie Nevills and Gloria J. Bailey Tuttle are noted. Go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?739. For more faculty/staff news, go to http://www.wichita.edu/academe. Submit news for Academe to shannon.littlejohn@wichita.edu.

Oct 28, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Wichita Public Radio will feature President Don Beggs and his wife, Shirley, during its fall pledge drive this week. The Beggses will talk live on air about the value of public radio and why they support it from 11 a.m.-noon today (Thursday, Oct. 28). Listen to 89.1 FM for their commentary or visit the station in person to make your pledge. KMUW is located in Blake Hall on 17th Street, across the

Oct 29, 2010 — By WSU News Services — Mark your calendars for the upcoming "Out of This World Language Book Sale," sponsored by the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures. The sale will be held Wednesday through Saturday, Nov. 3-6, at Shocker Square in the RSC. Sale hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday. You'll find books from many languages, including Engl

Nov 1, 2010 — By WSU News Services — TIAA-CREF will offer individual counseling sessions as part of your benefits package from WSU on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 16-17. To schedule an appointment, call (800) 732-8353 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday. For more information, go to http://www.wichita.edu/j/?738.

Nov 4, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * "WriteOn!" is an experimental mutual-support group for researchers that will meet between 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in 115B Neff Hall today (Friday, Oct. 29) and Nov. 5, 12 and 19. This is a texting, e-mailing and talking-free zone. Coffee and water will be available. You can bring your own food, laptop or other reading/writing supplies. Come and leave when you want. The only requirement is to work while yo

Oct 29, 2010 — By WSU News Services — The 2010-2011 campus telephone directory is available at various campus locations. Primary pick up locations for bulk copies are University Information Center in the RSC and University Relations in 102 Morrison Hall, weekdays from 8 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Individual copies are available in the basement of Jabara Hall, Hubbard Hall near the soda machines, and near the Sunflower newspaper boxes in H

Nov 2, 2010 — By WSU News Services — * The Office of Research Administration is sponsoring a webinar "NIH Grant Success: The Importance of Impact" from noon-1 p.m. today (Thursday, Oct. 28) in 305 RSC. Handouts will be provided. For more information, contact Sandy Marler at 978-3285 or sandra.marler@wichita.edu. * The University Libraries and Department of English are hosting a reading and book signing by Scott Blackwood as part o

Oct 27, 2010 — By WSU News Services — This week the Bag Monster from Chico Bag Co. is on campus to promote the use of reusable bags and other environmentally friendly products sold at the University Bookstore. Pick up a reusable bag for $2, with all proceeds from the sale going toward a textbook scholarship. The University Bookstore also is launching a plastic bag recycling service in-store.